(R)-Enflurane

Chemical properties

Enflurane is a clear, colorless liquid that easily turns into a nonflammable gas. Mild, sweet odor

Potential Exposure

FDA-proprietary drug, used as an anesthetic (gas). Axphyxiant

Shipping

UN1851 Medicine, liquid, toxic, n.o.s., Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. Cylinders must be transported in a secure upright position, in a wellventilated truck. Protect cylinder and labels from physical damage. The owner of the compressed gas cylinder is the only entity allowed by federal law (49CFR) to transport and refill them. It is a violation of transportation regulations to refill compressed gas cylinders without the express written permission of the owner.

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, and epoxides. Decomposes on heating, forming toxic and corrosive fumes of hydrogen chloride, hydrogen fluoride, and phosgene. Decomposes in strong sunlight

Waste Disposal

Return refillable compressed gas cylinders to supplier